US Bridges

Cedar Bridge RD over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Madison County, Iowa · 076272006 · Structure no. 000000000233891

Built
2004
21 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Bridge RD over Cedar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Bridge RD over Cedar Creek in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 2004 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Bridge RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location076272006
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.36563, -93.99093
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.6 US tons
Inventory rating12.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Bridge RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Cedar Bridge RD over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Bridge RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cedar Bridge RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Bridge RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.